Where Future Leaders Are Raised
The Kendall County Junior Livestock Association is dedicated to supporting and developing youth through agricultural education and hands-on experience. From the first project to the final show, we provide opportunities for exhibitors to build responsibility, confidence, and a strong work ethic that lasts a lifetime.
Whether you’re a first-time exhibitor, a returning family, or a community supporter, we’re glad you’re here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Costs can vary depending on the project, but typically include the animal purchase, feed, care, entry fees, and equipment. Many exhibitors offset expenses through the livestock auction and community support.
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After the show, many exhibitors participate in the livestock auction. To receive auction payment, exhibitors must complete all post-show requirements, including buyer communication and thank-you notes.
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Validation is the required process that officially registers your animal for the show. Each species has a specific validation date, and missing it will make the animal ineligible to compete.
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Purchase timelines vary by species, and planning early is key. Some projects, like steers, are selected months in advance, while others have shorter timelines. All animals must meet official ownership and validation deadlines to be eligible.
Market Steers – Steers are purchased as early as March and as late as June. You must have your steer by validation date in June of each year. This project is the longest as you have steers from March – January of following year. Steers need to be halter broken by validation.
Registered Breeding Heifers – Can be purchased prior to June Validation or can be purchased prior to October validation *** PLEASE CONTACT THE 4-H OFFICE OR FFA ADVISOR REGARDING IMPORTANT DATES FOR REGISTRATION PAPERS ***
Market Lambs and Market Goats – Lambs and goats are purchased in June – mid July. Validation occurs in October of each year.
Registered Breeding Sheep and Breeding Goats – Need to be purchased prior to October Validation *** PLEASE CONTACT THE 4-H OFFICE OR FFA ADVISOR REGARDING IMPORTANT DATES FOR REGISTRATION PAPERS ***
Market Swine – Hogs are purchased in September – October. You must have ownership prior to validation in November.
Registered Breeding Gilts – Need to be purchased prior to November Validation *** PLEASE CONTACT THE 4-H OFFICE OR FFA ADVISOR REGARDING IMPORTANT DATES FOR REGISTRATION PAPERS ***
Broilers – Broilers are ordered thru the Kendall County 4-H office or your School FFA Advisor in the month of September and they will be delivered the Tuesday the week of Thanksgiving. The broilers are picked up from the Texas A&M Poultry Science Department and exacted delivery date is subject to change.
Turkeys – Turkeys are ordered through the Kendall County 4-H office or your FFA Advisor in September and delivered in October.
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Exhibitors must be active members of a Kendall County 4-H or FFA program. Eligibility also depends on meeting age, enrollment, and project requirements set by each organization.
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